CSA Z9918 : 0

Section 1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Definitions
1.4 General requirements
1.5 General requirements for tests
1.6 Classification
1.7 Identification marking and documents
1.8 Power point
Section 2 Environmental conditions
2.1 Basic safety categories
2.2 Removable protective means
2.3 Environmental conditions
2.4 Special measures with respect to safety
2.5 Single fault condition
Section 3 Protection against electric shock hazards
3.1 General
3.2 Requirements related to classification
3.3 Limitation of voltage and/or energy
3.4 Enclosures and protective covers
3.5 Separation
3.6 Protective earthing, functional earthing and
     potential equalization
3.7 Continuous leakage currents and patient auxiliary
     currents
3.8 Dielectrical strength
Section 4 Protection against mechanical hazards
4.1 Mechanical strength
4.2 Moving parts
4.3 Surfaces, corners and edges
4.4 Stability in normal use
4.5 Expelled parts
4.6 Vibration and noise
4.7 Pneumatic and hydraulic power
4.8 Suspended masses
Section 5 Protection against hazards from unwanted or
          excessive radiation
5.1 X-radiation
5.2 Alpha, beta, gamma, neutron radiation and other
     particle radiation
5.3 Microwave radiation
5.4 Light radiation (including lasers)
5.5 Infrared radiation
5.6 Ultraviolet radiation
5.7 Acoustical energy (including ultrasonics)
5.8 Electromagnetic compatibility
Section 6 Protection against hazards of ignition of
          flammable anaesthetic mixtures
6.1 Locations and basic requirements
6.2 Marking, accompanying documents
6.3 Common requirements for category AP and category
     APG equipment
6.4 Requirements and tests for category AP equipment,
     and parts and components
6.5 Requirements and tests for category APG equipment,
     and parts and components
Section 7 Protection against excessive temperatures and
          other safety hazards
7.1 Excessive temperatures
7.2 Fire prevention
7.3 Overflow, spillage, leakage, humidity, ingress of
     liquids, cleaning, sterilization and disinfection
7.4 Pressure vessels and parts subject to pressure
7.5 Human error
7.6 Electrostatic charges
7.7 Materials in applied parts in contact with the
     body of the patient
7.8 Interruption of power supply
Section 8 Accuracy of operating data and protection
          against hazardous output
8.1 Accuracy of operating data
Section 9 Abnormal operation and fault conditions;
          environmental tests
9.1 Abnormal operation and fault conditions
9.2 Environmental tests
Section 10 Constructional requirements
10.1 General
10.2 Enclosures and covers
10.3 Components and general assembly
10.4 Mains parts, components and layout
10.5 Protective earthing - Terminals and connections
10.6 Construction and layout
Section 11 Additional requirements specific to capnometers

Provides safety requirements for capnometers intended for use with adults, children and neonates.